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Southern Europe Swelters In Extreme Heat Wave

Greece's Acropolis closed due to heat wave; neighboring countries also affected. Climate change impact highlighted, urging public to take precautions.

Top News · Jul 18, 2024

Tourist attractions close as extreme heat forces many in Europe to stay inside

In North Macedonia authorities were struggling to tame dozens of wildfires that had broken out in the last day

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Athens Acropolis Introduces Private Visits For 5,000 Euros

The Acropolis in Athens, one of the world's most visited ancient monuments, has begun offering private visits for 5,000 euros ($5,400), setting off protests from the site's guards.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024

Heat wave in Greece halts visits to Acropolis as drones with thermal cameras monitor temperatures

The Acropolis is closing for five hours due to heat wave temperatures in Greece that also prompted many schools to close

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Shepherd’s graffiti sheds new light on Acropolis lost temple mystery – new research

The Acropolis of Athens, the rocky hill in the Greek capital that is home to the iconic Parthenon temple, is one of the world’s most visited and well-known archaeological sites – but new insights about it are still emerging.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates – an archaeologist explains why

The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis in Athens in the early years of the 19th century.

The Conversation · Jun 7, 2024

The Lens Of Humanity: Andrew Pateras’ Global Journey Through The Eyes Of A Photographer

Exploring cultures and landmarks worldwide, Pateras' lens captures the essence of human experience and the beauty of diverse narratives.

Zenger · Apr 12, 2024

Acropolis Row: UK And Greece Quarrel Over Cancelled PM Meeting

Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

From Athens to Galaxidi — a best of both worlds Greek adventure

For a trip full of history and natural beauty, travel via the buzz of Athens to the tranquil and little-known village of Galaxidi — and back again. Ped Millichamp shares the inside track and secret unspoilt beaches from 40 years of Grecian holidays

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023

Indigenous burial mounds in Ohio become Unesco world heritage site

The network of ceremonial mounds join the Acropolis, Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China

The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2023